Among the DWI arrests made by Russellville police in the past few days were a 72-year-old London man cited for DWI first offense at an accident scene at the intersection of Phoenix Avenue and West B Street

According to a report, the man stated he was en route to a local hospital. After failing field sobriety tests, he was taken to the police station where a blood alcohol content (BAC) test result was .20 percent. He was then taken to the Pope County Detention Center.

n A 30-year-old London resident was cited for DWI (first offense), no license plate light, driving on an expired driver's license, no seat belt, driving left of center and improper display of vehicle tags during a traffic stop Sunday morning at Frankfort and East Aspen.

A report indicated the arresting officer observed a pickup truck traveling west on East Aspen that later drove over the center line. After the subject failed field sobriety tests, a BAC test result was .13 percent at the police station.

n Two Russellville men, ages 21 and 22, were arrested Sunday morning behind Phil Wright Autoplex on East Main Street and cited for DWI (first offense), careless or prohibited driving and public intoxication, according to a report.

Officer David Bevis was called to the location after two RPD detectives found the 22-year-old subject behind the auto dealership. While they were talking to the individual, the 21-year-old man allegedly pulled up in a vehicle, squealed his tires and began yelling at the other individual, the report indicated.

Both failed their field sobriety tests and were taken to the police station, where the driver of the vehicle had a BAC test result of .11 percent. They were then transported to the detention center.

Narcotics arrest

Officer Garry Collins arrested a 19-year-old Dardanelle male and cited him for shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) Friday night at Price Chopper, on 100 South Knoxville Ave., a Russellville police report indicated.

Supermarket security witnessed the male allegedly place a package of razors in his pocket, according to a report, and was detained until the officer arrived. While patting down the suspect, Collins discovered a white Marlboro Lights cigarette pack with a white powder substance believed to be cocaine in a plastic bag.

The suspect stated he was holding the substance for a 21-year-old Dover male who was in a vehicle in the parking lot. The Dover subject was later arrested for outstanding warrants from Russellville police. Both were taken to the detention center.

Bomb threat

Police were dispatched to West 12th Street Saturday night in reference to an alleged bomb threat, according to a report.

Officers talked to a man and woman who stated they were managers of Spring Lake Apartments. They stated they received a telephone call from a man who stated, "You're under a severe bomb attack," and hung up the phone, the report indicated. The managers and police searched through the building and did not discover anything out of place or anything that resembled a explosive device.

Criminal mischief

Four individuals were sought by officers after a witness saw the males allegedly walking by Bible Study Guide at 118 North Commerce Ave. and later heard glass break Sunday morning, according to a report.

An 18-year-old Russellville male was taken to the detention center and placed on felony hold after a 19-year-old Dover male told officers the Russellville male allegedly picked up a rock and threw it through the window of the business. Officers went to the residence of the 18-year-old and found him in bed, but his shoes were wet and had grass on them, the report indicated.

Also questioned by officers were two other 18-year-old Russellville males.

Dog bite

An 80-year-old Russellville woman received eight stitches at a local hospital emergency room Sunday after a dog allegedly bit the back of her leg near a residence on Lancelot Drive, according to a report.

The woman told the officer at the emergency room the dog was being walked by four children, got away from them and bit her on the back of the leg. The report indicated the woman sustained a deep cut on her leg that required eight stitches to close. Two males were later found at a residence on Knights Court who stated they owned the dog and were trying to find the woman.

Russellville Animal Control was contacted and responded to check on the dog, the report added.

Residential burglary

A woman on Crooked Branch Road told Pope County Sheriff's Deputy Randall Wyllia sometime Saturday or Sunday approximately $1,250 in miscellaneous items were taken from her brother's residence.

According to a report, the woman stated she was feeding her brother's animals at the residence while he was in the hospital. Missing items included a 19-inch Sanyo TV set, valued at $100; JVC videocassette recorder, $75; black leather bag with miscellaneous items, $75; antique mantle clock, $300; jewelry box with miscellaneous jewelry, $500; and antique torch lamps, $100.

The complainant advised entry could have been gained by using a key that was left just outside the front door in a bowl.

Got damage?

DARDANELLE -- A Heber Springs man reported approximately $1,500 in damage to his 2000 GMC pickup truck while he was making a delivery Sept. 9 at the Dardanelle Nursing Home, according to a report.

The complainant stated he parked his truck in the back, but parking was crowded because a milk truck was also making a delivery. He advised two males about 20-25 years in age gave him dirty looks because he had gotten a better parking place, the report indicated.

When the man returned, he discovered scratches on his vehicle and petroleum jelly smeared on the passenger door.

Breaking or entering

DARDANELLE -- A man told Dardanelle police that sometime between Sept. 10 and 11 approximately $825 in tools and miscellaneous items were stolen from his work truck, according to a report.

The complainant stated he was doing a tree service removal job at Dardanelle Medical Clinic on Highway 22 and parked his equipment truck behind the clinic. When he returned the next day, he discovered that afternoon items were missing from compartments on the vehicle.

DARDANELLE -- A man who owns four houses on Quay Street reported a witness told him four girls and two boys were seen around the houses after he later discovered alleged vandalism.

According to a report, approximately $350 in damage was done to two houses, including windows broken, holes in walls and one wall was completely torn down. The witness told him when he drove by the individuals in front of the residence earlier this month, they began cussing at him.

Theft

DARDANELLE --A Wal-Mart manager told police a 17-year-old Dardanelle female employed at the retail store since spring was witnessed on four separate occasions of allegedly taking money from the cash register where she worked.

According to a report, the female allegedly took $40 on Sept. 10, $20 on Sept. 15, and $60 on Sept. 16 and 17. When the complainant tried to speak to the suspect about the theft, she allegedly quit and walked out of the store, the report indicated.

Two videotapes of the female allegedly taking money on two different dates were submitted to police for evidence.